Life as a teen magazine journalist quickly changed for Jess Ainscough when she discovered she had a serious health condition. Faced with the prospect of losing her arm (yes, really), she swapped her champagne and canapes for carrot juice and chia seeds.

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Now, she blogs about her journey to good health at the Wellness Warrior, which she describes as, “A go-to website for anyone wanting to take control of their health. It’s updated daily with tips for detoxing, nutrition, meditation, natural beauty, recipes and healthy inspiration.” Here, Jess shares five wellness blogs she likes to read.

1. Crazy Sexy Life

“Kris Carr, who is the creator of Crazy Sexy Life, is one of the most inspirational people I’ve come across. She is a filmmaker, author, actress and bona fide wellness warrior. A cancer survivor herself, Kris’ passion, enthusiasm and life-loving personality exudes through every inch of this blog. I check in daily for recipes, health tips and Kris’ awesome vlogs (video logs).”

2. Daily OM

“Sign up to Daily OM and you will get daily horoscopes and wisdom delivered straight to your inbox. This site helps me to keep my head in check. If I find my mind starts getting carried away with minute problems, Daily OM will always put things in perspective.”

3. Mind Body Green

“Mind Body Green is a daily must-read for me. It is constantly updated with all the information you need to live a healthier, happier and greener existence. The site has a panel of wellness experts (which I am actually lucky enough to be a part of) who cover things like yoga, meditation, nutrition, detoxing, feng shui and more.”

4. Bend it Like Pretcell

“My clever yogi friend Jess is the author of Bend It Like Pretcell. I love how her knowledge and passion for all things healthy shine blatantly through each of her posts. The dominant message I get from her blog is how important it is to be kind to ourselves.”

5. A Modern Girl

“Amanda is a fellow cancer fighter and one of the amazing people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting through my journey to find perfect health. Her blog, A Modern Girl, documents her search for health, happiness and peace and is written in such a relatable tone that you can’t help but feel like you’ve been friends with the girl for years. She also posts lots of delicious vegan, raw recipes!”